Articles from the January 11, 2024 edition
Sorted by date Results 1 - 19 of 19
Robert "CHROME" Goldsmith's Final Farewell
Robert Earl Goldsmith, 82, was born on April 29, 1941, to the late Frank and Bennie Goldsmith in Monroe, Louisiana. He departed this life on December 30, 2023. Robert leaves behind a legacy enriched with faith, dedication, service, and brotherhood....
Handshaw 2023 Graduate
Anesha Handshaw graduated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree in Nurse Anesthesia in a Fall 2023 commencement at the University of Southern MS. Anesha was honored with an induction into the...
Cypress Point Shooting
With a surge of shootings in Monroe, LA, people are feeling uneasy about safety. Most incidents were once concentrated in a specific part of town, indicating a concerning shift. Shootings involve young Black males, and there's no clear plan to...
Pastor John Ross Jr. Cherished Memory
Pastor John Edward Ross Jr. was the son of the late Hattie and John Ross Sr. from Marion LA. John made his way home on Friday December 29, 2023. He was the father of seven children. John served as...
Barbara Johnson's Unexpected Passing
No one knows the day or time when life's final horn will sound. Hearts are heavy at the passing of Barbara Johnson. Barbara was a sister, aunt, wife, mother, and a great person. Her passing has left...
Bastrop Man Pronounced Dead, Paramedics Find Pulse
Never underestimate the power of prayer; there is a God who holds the final decision in matters of life and death. A near-fatal tragic event unfolded in Bastrop, LA, on December 28, 2023, as an argument over a dog resulted in a victim being struck...
By JustUs Long Road
We are told that one of the institutions upon which this nation was built is that all men are created equal with certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Among these rights is the right to be judged by our...
Cypress Point Shooting
With a surge of shootings in Monroe, LA, people are feeling uneasy about safety. Most incidents were once concentrated in a specific part of town, indicating a concerning shift. Shootings involve young Black males, and there's no clear plan to...
Teacher/Student Bad Behavior
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. When the will gets stronger than the mind, it is dangerous for many. A former West Monroe High School teacher, suspect Tatum Hatch, is facing...
Hwy 165 Traffic Light Dangers
A traffic light on Hwy 165 caught the attention of a local citizen after he had left the carwash located at Ruffin Dr. and Hwy 165 in Monroe, LA. The individual said that as he approached the light, he noticed that it was green. But before...
Monti Sharp: A Native Son Returning Home
Monroe, LA warmly embraces Monti Sharp, a name that resonates deeply within our community. From his early days on the Monroe Little Theatre stage to his time at Northeast Louisiana University, Monti has been an integral part of our local arts scene....
Eula D. Britton 1966
The Eula D. Britton High School Class of 1966 in Rayville, LA, with seven classmates, Gloria Jena McCoy, Bobbie Coleman, Thelma McKay, Annie R. Stewart Staten, Clementine Vaughn, Jim Burnette, From...
New Amazon Facility
Amazon is set to open a 56,000 sq-ft distribution facility in Monroe, LA, located at the intersection of Luffey Dr. and I-20 N Frontage Rd., east of Louisiana Delta Community College. Launch plans are in the early stages, with construction scheduled...
Happy New Year 2024
The Monroe Dispatch thanks all of you who allow the Monroe Dispatch Newspaper to come to your homes another year. It’s always a pleasure to serve you and for you to trust us as you have for 52 years being in the newspaper business. We look forward t...
Deaths
Barbara Nell Johnson, 65 of Monroe, LA a Retired Mortgage Agent died January 8, 2024. Service: 2:00 PM Friday January 13, 2024 at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM...
Happy Birthday Linda
Happy Birthday Linda Here's to celebrating you and all the incredible qualities that make you unique. May each moment of your birthday be 76 treasures you can hold close forever. May your birthday...
Forever in Our Hearts
Allie B. Wallace Goston Returned Home January 10, 2021. May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish you were here. You're forever in our hearts....
The End Is Near!
In this New Year of 2024, let ALL who LOVE OUR LORD JESUS and our HEAVENLY FATHER take up our cross and follow them with all our heart, soul, mind and body. Let the believers in Christ walk in holiness, praising him daily. Cast off the old sinful...
No Lessons Learned from Jan. 6, 2021
Last Saturday Jan. 6, 2024 was the third anniversary of an historic assault on the nation’s capital by supporters of ex-president Donald Trump who tried to overthrow a presidential election. Not to long ago, this reporter wrote an article asking read...
